Pres. Duterte calls on PMA Cavaliers to help realize vision of a better life for Filipinos

From the Philippine Information Agency (Feb 18): Pres. Duterte calls on PMA Cavaliers to help realize vision of a better life for Filipinos

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte called on alumni of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) to help realize his vision for a better life for all Filipinos.

“Let us together build a nation worthy of the Filipinos, Filipinos worthy of their nation. Pilipinong nararapat sa Pilipinas, Pilipinas na nararapat sa Pilipino,” the President enjoined the more than 2,000 Cavaliers during the PMA Alumni Homecoming today at the Fort del Pilar here.

Mindano is threatened by the ISIS and the climate change caused by man-made diseases like extractive industries while the rest of the country is threatened by the widening gap between the rich and the poor, crime, corruption and illegal drugs. The government must now deliver goods and services to really serve the people, not just for a few, the President said.

“I need the help of each one especially the military not for social control but for the protection of citizens from the lawless, reckless and the selfish,” the Chief Executive said.

He stressed that while his administration will ensure that basic human services will be available to all, it will always uphold the sanctity of the common good as the highest goal, and for the benefit the next generation.

“While I never pretended to be a saint, I know that righteousness and discipline are the foundation of a nation”, said Pres. Duterte as he described what he desires for the Philippines – a prosperous society that includes everyone, a peaceful, law-abiding citizenry and people of different beliefs who choose to get along with one another.

He appreciated the PMA for its template of discipline and civility, and asked to continue the tradition.

Pres. Duterte was the first president to grace a PMA Alumni homecoming in over a decade.    

During the program, the Philippine Military Academy Alumni Association, Inc (PMAAAI) adopted the President as an honorary member. He is an adopted member of PMA Class 1967 since 1994.

The PMMAI also presented a Manifesto of Support to Pres. Duterte for his initiatives and advocacies in the war against corruption and criminality and his pursuit for lasting peace.

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